Karachi Lyari Tragedy: Building Collapse Leaves 15 Dead in Heartbreaking Incident

Romaan Khan
Karachi Lyari Tragedy

Karachi Lyari tragedy killed 15 people when a five-story building collapsed on Thursday night in Moosa Lane, one of Lyari’s most crowded areas. The building came crashing down within seconds, burying families under concrete and dust.

Rescue workers rushed to the site as soon as they heard the news. Volunteers and neighbors joined them, digging through rubble to pull people out. They found 15 bodies and moved 8 injured victims to Civil Hospital. Doctors said several victims needed urgent care.

“I heard a loud crack and saw the building fall like it melted,” said Rashid, who lives across the street. “People screamed and ran, but everything happened too fast.”

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Officials from the Sindh Building Control Authority said they had already marked the building as unsafe. However, they never forced the residents to leave. The failure to act has fueled public anger and demands for accountability.

The Karachi Lyari tragedy exposed the danger many people face in old neighborhoods. Cracked walls, weak foundations, and overloaded structures threaten hundreds of lives in Lyari. Residents say they often complain, but no one listens until disaster strikes.

Karachi Mayor Murtaza Wahab visited the site and blamed the incident on negligence. “We need to stop ignoring these warnings. I will hold the responsible people accountable,” he said in a press briefing.

People in Lyari spent the night in shock and sorrow. Many stayed at the scene, hoping someone would pull their loved ones out alive. The city now faces the painful truth — without real action, tragedies like this will keep happening.